Ditto Day

I got this great idea from another Blogger - Diana Gibbs (also from around here and whom I hope to meet someday).  Every Monday she copies a project from the Idea Book and Catalog and calles it Mimeograph Monday.  For the younger generation, you'll need to look up Mimeograph to see what it is... lol... I personally used the Mimeograph in High School, so I'm ahead of the game.  :)

Since I obviously don't want to copy (or mimeograph) Diana's idea exactly, I've decided to do the same idea - but by making my own projects from the IB&C or a current Mini.  I know that I don't have as much time to create like some of the Demo's do, so I decided to call mine "Ditto Day" thanks to the thesaurus and bouncing ideas off of Brittney.  Thank you Brittney!  Ditto Day could come any day of the week, so keep your eyes open for Ditto Day!

SO, today is my first Ditto Day.  This comes from page 66 of the Idea Book and Catalog.  You too can find the details from my blog here in the side column or by clicking Stampin' Supplies < here.

Products use:  Bring on the Cake Set (w-121899 c-121958); Pool Party, Soft Suede and Whisper White Card Stock; Rose Red Card Stock (the recipe calls for textured, but I used smooth); Subtles Patterns DSP; Jet Black StazOn Pad; 2011-2013 In Color, Pink Pirouette and So Saffron Stampin' Write Markers; White Bakers Twine; Regals Designer and Subtles Designer Buttons; Stampin' Dimensionals; Scallop Trim Punch; Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

I hope you enjoy and look for a project to search out and try too.  Feel free to email me a picture and details and I'd be happy post you as a featured stamper! 

Thanks for peeking in.

~ Donna

Morning Cup

I really love this stamp set - Morning Cup (w-116988 c-120489).  I think it is one of my favorites in the catalog right now.  Yes, it was in last year's catty too... and I loved it then too.  I stamped the stack of cups and saucers in a stack of their own with Black StazOn ink (101406) onto Watercolor Paper (122959).  Then I used my Stampin' Write Markers of various colors to color them in, but just a little.  The Aqua Painter (103954) was used to spread the ink around and give the coloring a nice watercolored look.  LOVE how the markers and aqua brushes work together.

The coffee pot and the cup and saucer were cut out and popped up with Dimensionals (104430).  The ribbon along the side is the 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain in Daffodil Delight (119770) and then attached with Sticky Strip (104294)

Cardstock used is Peach Parfait and Chocolate Chip with a little So Saffron as a mat under the Watercolor Paper.

I hope you enjoyed and were inspired to get this adorable little set.

~ Donna

Summer and Christmas Do Go Together!

Well it seems that summertime and Christmas can go together.  Who knew?  The stamp set used below is from the Summer Mini which will be going away August 31st, so don't miss anything you may be wanting from there... On the Grow (w-123075 c-123077) is one of my very favorite sets from the Summer Mini.  The sentiment comes from the new Idea Book and is a Hostess set called Perfect Words (w-122470 c-122472).

The DSP used behind the flower vase however, is from the Holiday Mini that will begin on September 1st.  The name of the DSP is Holly Berry Bouquet (124004) and while it is Christmas, there are a couple of pieces in there that really are more suited to year round use. 

The mat behind the DSP is Wild Wasabi cardstock.  But look... is that a new embossing folder used on the WW?  No, not a new folder... So what then you say?  Well, let me tell you... I used my new Simply Scored Scoring Tool.  Isn't it fabulous and ohhh so easy!  I simply scored it at every 1/4 inch and then turned a half turn and scored it again at every 1/4 inch.  The Simply Scored has scoring ability at every 1/8 inch so you'll never be missing a specific measurement you may need for any project.



Happy Monday.  Don't forget to take some time to Stamp Well With Others!

~Donna

As Promised...

As promised yesterday - well, very late last night - here is a sneak peek of a little something from the upcoming Holiday Mini.  I think you will be really excited about these products just as I am.  First, is a great little stamp set with 7 stamps called Stitched Stockings (w-123782 c-123784).  The best news is... there's a great little punch to go with it to punch out those great little stockings as well as the toes, heels and cuff at the top.  We all love new stamps, especially when they come with a punch to match!!  Whooo Hoooo!

Another new item in the Holiday Mini will be the Simply Scored tool for easy scoring of cards and special projects.  The rosette seen here on the card was made with the new SS.  I can honestly say, it is my most favorite new tool.  It is so easy to use and makes beautiful score lines.  I can't wait for you all to see it!

I also promised a peek at the cards Linda and I made yesterday for our Swap later this month.  I'm even thinking this will be our Stamp a Stack for this week since I punched out way more pennants than were ever needed... LOL.

Hope you had a great weekend and were able to make something pretty this weekend!

~Donna

Working On Swaps

Got a good start on making swaps today for Regional in Henderson, Nevada later this month.  Linda will be going with me to Regional - or rather, I'm going with her since she's driving.  We're both going to make swaps for trading and today we got the first one done and a good start on the other one.  Next Saturday we'll finish up the other one and be all ready to go.

This will be my first SU even and I'm really excited about going.  I didn't make it to Convention last month, so for me, this will be a Mini-Convention.

I'll post pictures tomorrow ... maybe of our swap and maybe of something else.  (hint... I received my pre-order yesterday of items from the Holiday Mini and I'm excited about playing with them).

Happy Stamping With Others!

Finally, Some Rain

Don't you just love it when all the weather forecasters call for dryer weather and not a chance of storms and then the sky turns thick with clouds, lightning and thunder?  So, I've decided I prefer it when they say no rain, because you can almost count on it raining, right? 

We didn't get much rain, but at least it was something.  More of a light and sound show than anything, but the driveway did get a little rain and it smelled nice.  Maybe tomorrow we'll get some more.  I love the Monsoon's but it seems more like a Nonsoon this year.

Here's just a couple of quick cards to share tonight.  Both cards were made by a couple of the girls in our stamping group.  I think they both came out beautifully!

Buy 3 - Get 1 Free

Everyone loves a great deal and this is one I think you'll enjoy, especially if you love the Designer Series Paper!  You can order three designer series papers ($10.95 value), and get one for free. Now is the time to stock up, or get those DSP's you need to make your Holiday and Christmas cards.   See the flyer below for more information.

Remember, you can order online 24-7 at My Stampin' UP! Online Store.

Hope you're having a great Monday!

~ Donna